January 2008 Events

ONGOING
FARMINGTON: 100 YEARS OF CHANGE
– From early pioneer settlement to the present-day is displayed in this exhibition at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St.  (505) 599-1174.  www.farmingtonmuseum.org

"FROM DINOSAURS TO DRILL BITS" – The Oil & Gas Experience in San Juan Basin is in Farmington Museum at Gateway Park, 3041 E. Main St. (505) 599-1174.

JANUARY 4-5
CASPER BACA BARES, BRONCS & BULLS SPECTACULAR RODEO – 7pm, McGee Park Coliseum, located between Farmington & Bloomfield on Hwy. 64.  Over 200 rough stock riders compete for prizes and money.  For more information call (505) 287-9534 or visit www.casperbacarodeo.com

JANUARY 11
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION
– 300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.  Rug viewing begins at 4:00pm and runs until 6:00pm.  Auction begins at 7:00pm, Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, (505) 786-5302, (505) 786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com

JANUARY 11-12
THEATER ENSEMBLE ARTS PRESENTS “SAME TIME NEXT YEAR”
– 7:30pm, San Juan College Little Theatre.  Play by Bernard Slade.  Tickets: $10/adults, $8/students & seniors.  (505) 327-0076 or www.tearts.com

JANUARY 11-March 19
QUILTS OF THE SAN JUAN – ANTIQUE QUILTS
– Farmington Gateway Museum & Visitors Center.  Come see antique quilts from the Four Corners Area.  For more information visit www.farmingtonmuseum.org or call (505) 599-1174.

JANUARY 13
FOUR CORNERS WEDDING EXPO
– 11am-3pm, Farmington Civic Center Exhibit Halls.  Everything you need to plan your wedding, all in one place . . . all in one day.  Register to win door prizes.  Show admission $5 per person.  For more information call Debbie at (970) 882-3049 or (877) 884-6001. 

JANUARY 18-19
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
– 7pm, McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield.  For more information call (505) 325-5415.

JANUARY 18-19
THEATER ENSEMBLE ARTS PRESENTS “THE BELLE OF AMHERST”
– 7:30pm, San Juan College Little Theatre.  Play by William Luce.  Tickets: $10/adults, $8/students & seniors.  (505) 327-0076 or www.tearts.com

JANUARY 25
“BEETHOVEN’S WIG” WITH THE SJC ORCHESTRA
– 7:30pm, SJ College Performance Hall. Tickets: $15/adults, $12/students & seniors.  Inspired and wildly imaginative, Beethoven’s Wig is one of the best introductions to classical music you could give to your children.  The brainchild of lyricist and lead vocalist Richard Perlmutter, Beethoven’s Wig uses sing-alongs with zany lyrics full of fact and fancy about the world’s greatest composers and their compositions.  This fun-filled creation has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and provides a delightful foundation for classical music that will last a lifetime.  (505) 566-3430.

JANUARY 25
DOWNTOWN GALLERY NIGHT
– A new featured artist each month.  Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with our Featured Artist and enjoy unique artwork.  Hors d’oeuvres’ are served.  Located at the Feat of Clay Gallery, 107 S. Main Avenue in Aztec.  Call (505) 334-4335 for more information.

JANUARY 28
3rd ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT
– A fun evening of food & entertainment for the ladies, plus one lucky lady will be crowned “Ladies Night Out” Queen.  Held at Rubio’s Fine Mexican Dining located at 116 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.  Call (505) 334-9551 or visit www.aztecchamber.com

JANUARY 29
FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “GYPSY”
– 7:30pm in the Farmington Civic Center Miriam M. Taylor Theater.  Tickets: $17-$33.  (505) 599-1148 or 1-877-599-3331.

JANUARY 30
“AILEY II”
– 7:00pm, SJ College Performance Hall.  Tickets: $12/adults, $10/students & seniors.  Ailey II, the junior company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is known for performing a fast-paced, sophisticated, crowd-pleasing show.  The company is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.
(505) 566-3430.